© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
10 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Crowned Lion, Platinum Proof
2008 year| Platinum (.9995) | 15.59 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 10 Pence 0.10 GBP = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 15.59 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#279962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Part of the Crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN PENCE
10
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield, this issue was also released in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 250.© The Royal Mint, 2008
Currently not listed in Krause SCWC or NGC.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Crowned Lion, Platinum Proof) 2008 coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 1,500 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Crowned Lion, Platinum Proof) 2008 coin.
